了一点儿 (le yīdiǎnr), can be added after an adjective to mean "a little bit too." It is softer in tone than using 太, and so is often used when the speaker doesn't want to insult the listener by speaking too directly.

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Structure

In this structure, the overall effect of the pattern depends on the preceding adjective. If the adjective in the structure has a negative meaning, then it is used to show the speaker’s dissatisfaction (a sort of complaint). If the adjective in the structure has a positive meaning, then it usually reflects a change.

Adj. + 了（一）点儿

Examples

这 条 牛仔裤 好像 短了 点儿 。This pair of jeans seems a little short for me.

那个 地方 离 我 家 远了 一点儿。That place is a little too far away from my house.

这 件 衬衫 小了 点儿 ，我 想 换 一 件。This shirt is a little small. I want to exchange it for another one.